Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 33-year-old patient with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

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Adequate rest helps decrease the fatigue and pain that are associated with rheumatoid arthritis.Patients are taught to avoid stressing joints,to use warm baths to relieve stiffness,and to use a firm mattress.When stabilized,a therapeutic exercise program is usually developed by a physical therapist to include exercises that improve the flexibility and strength of the affected joints,and the patient's overall endurance.

Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care